Eagles Report Card

December 01, 2013

OFFENSE: B

Marked on a curve here because Arizona's defense was so formidable and many times had plays sniffed out before the snap. To get three TDs and field goal took an above-average effort and some extraordinary talent.

DEFENSE: B+

Three takeaways and a crucial fourth-down stop at end helped extend streak of holding opponents to 21 points or less to eight games. That's something the best Eagles defense in modern history (1991) failed to do.

SPECIAL TEAMS: A

If punter Donnie Jones (net average of 40.7 yards this year) doesn't get a Pro Bowl this season, there should be an investigation. Return teams also had good day.

COACHING: C

Decent adjustments by head coach Chip Kelly and his staff helped save day after Cardinals came in with a superior defensive game plan. Clock management would have been an issue if the Eagles had not held on.